# Hayley Teal

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Podcast: [The Gig Life Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gig-life-podcast-1149934)
Published: 2025-12-08T06:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thegiglifepodcast.com/166-hayley-teal/
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## Resource

My guest today is singer and songwriter Hayley Teal . Hayley’s been a professional musician since her teens — from X Factor and major sync deals to cover bands, TV show bands like Dancing with the Stars and Australian idol, and now releasing her own music fully on her own terms — all while stepping into a brand-new chapter of life as a soon-to-be mum. We talk real industry life, burnout, songwriting without validation, and why an artist’s legacy matters more than streams. And she’s got a crazy quarantine story… Check out Hayley's website here and instagram here . Hear Hayley's music on Spotify or Apple Music This conversation was recorded on 28/11/2025 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Survey 2025 Give back to the podcast to show your support The Gig Life Podcast

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